Upcoming Events

Vibrant and Contemporary Paintings by Orlando Gabby Leyba

November 7 - 21

Opening Reception: Friday, November 7 at 5pm

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Emerging Artist Joshua S. Franco

November 21 - December 15

Opening Reception: Friday, November 28 at 5pm

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Blue Rain Gallery joins SOFA Chicago

November 7 - 9

Featuring: Tammy Garcia, Tony Abeyta, Les Namingha, Richard Zane Smith, Preston Singletary and Shelley Muzylowski Allen

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Featured Artist

Dreams That You Dream Really Do Come True
acrylic on canvas (24"h x 30"w)

Introducing Joshua S. Franco

Joshua S. Franco's paintings are complex and introspective narratives of life and death, growth patterns, and history. "Most of my paintings are about reaching for goals, spiritual growth, and all of the things in life that we take for granted," explains Franco. His artwork is richly symbolic, but his blending of flora and fauna, deep blue skies and the nautilus, and many other natural and historic symbols have deeply personal meanings. "I don't follow the true meanings of symbols. I use them for what they mean to me," explains Franco. "For instance, the butterfly represents people to me. And I use the nautilus to depict the direction you're going in life," he says. . . view full bio

In the Gallery

The Blue Rain Gallery staff would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! We will be closed Thursday, November 27 to celebrate Thanksgiving but will re-open on Friday, November 28. Please join us Friday night at 5 p.m. for Joshua S. Franco's artist opening.